Dogs On Thursday, Friday Edition, Pt. 2

(Nichole, this one's for you)

Remember that piece of scum, Michael Vick, dog murderer? He lives in the Big House on the Prairie now (AKA Leavenworth Prison).

MV's new crib

MV's new boyfriend

Leavenworth is just a few miles up the road from my town, so you could almost say we're neighbors. One thing about Kansans, they can be real neighborly. And they just loooove celebrities here, so what better way to make sure our new resident feels at home, than to have a big party in his honor?

T-Bones' Michael Vick Night Controversial

Baseball Players To Wear Prison-Style Uniforms

POSTED: 3:42 pm CDT April 16, 2008

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The Kansas City T-Bones' upcoming Michael Vick "Welcome to the Neighborhood" night is causing controversy.As part of the promotion, the T-Bones will wear black and white striped jerseys and their opponent will wear orange jumpsuit-style uniforms during the May 28 game, according to a news release posted on the T-Bones Web site.The ballpark will be decorated for the prison-themed night, according to the news release.Vick, the suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback, is serving a 23-month prison term in nearby Leavenworth, Kan., after pleading guilty to a federal dog fighting conspiracy.

According to the news release, part of the promotion is designed to raise awareness about animal abuse, and several animal rescue organizations will participate, including Pets Without Partners, the American Pit Bull Society, The Pet Connection, the Heart of America Humane Society and the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.Attendees will be able to view dogs available for adoption and take initial steps toward adopting dogs at the ballpark that night, according to the news release.

The shirts will be auctioned off at the end of the evening, with the profits all going to the participating organizations.

I am so going to be there. With stripes on .